Spread some homemade cheer this holiday season with these easy DIY gifts from a TV segment I did many years ago! 🎁✨ Perfect for friends and family, these heartfelt creations are sure to bring joy to your celebrations. Watch and get inspired and I promise I will work on some new ones for next year!…
Christine’s Asian Crunchy Salad A Nutritious and Satisfying Delight! In the accompanying YouTube video, I will guide you through the process of creating an Asian Crunchy Salad that’s both visually appealing and packed with essential nutrients. This salad is a perfect choice for those looking to explore new flavors or adopt a healthier lifestyle. Whether…
As the summer sun casts its warm glow upon us, our taste buds eagerly anticipate the vibrant flavors and luscious fruits that this season brings. Among the delightful culinary creations that epitomize summer, jam stands tall as a versatile and scrumptious treat. Whether slathered on freshly baked bread, paired with a dollop of creamy Greek…
Recently, I was inspired by an article that told an incredible story of a woman named Teresa who at 103 years old continues to get her regular exercise at her local gym. Teresa feels good because she exercises three to four times a week, and even puts on makeup and jewelry when she works out….
Easter is one of my favorite holidays because not only is it a time of joy, renewal, and reflection because it is spring, but we are also celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter can also be a time of indulgence and excess, especially when it comes to sugary treats. On Easter Sunday kids love…
March is National Nutrition Month! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics organizes an annual campaign in the United States to raise awareness about the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. Since 1973 the goal of this event has been to promote healthy eating and to educate the public about the role of nutrition in…
Valentine’s Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating love and affection with your significant other, friends, or family. While this holiday is often associated with indulgent treats and sweets, it doesn’t have to be all about unhealthy choices. With a little creativity, you can prepare a delicious, healthy meal that will impress your loved…
“Thankfulness is the quickest path to joy.” — Jefferson Bethke Do you ever wonder why we start the fall season with Thankfulness? Yes, Thanksgiving is in November, but the gloomy weather can make some people feel a little down and depressed. The best way to fight that feeling is looking outside of yourself. Thinking about…
October is an important month because every October, people all over the world show their support for everyone affected by breast cancer. This month, it is important not only to show your support to those affected by this horrible disease but to bring awareness of how to prevent it and how to detect breast cancer…
The last few years have been rough for all of us. There has been so much division across so many areas in our lives that it can be hard to find common ground. When we think about the relationships we’ve had in our lives, whether it’s been our spouses or our best friends, those relationships…
Skin aging is something that is talked about a lot. No one wants their skin to age, and yet it is something that we are all faced with (pun intended). Our face is something that sees the sun every day. We can’t really cover it up like we can the rest of our body to…
It is inching close to summer and around this time most of us are starting to worry about the sun coming out and having to shed those winter clothing layers. It’s natural, we all start to worry about that. Loving our bodies and accepting them is one thing, being comfortable in our own skin is…
Food is not just an important aspect of our everyday life; we must eat in order to survive. This need to eat influences so many choices we make every day. I don’t think most of us realize that food is one of the most psychologically driven things we do multiple times a day; that psychologically…
If you live in the United States, chances are you’re not meeting your daily nutritional requirements for all micronutrients. In fact, a study showed that 40% or more of the American population is below the recommended daily needs for eight out of 14 nutrients. It’s a challenge for most of us to eat all our…